by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at East Central College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at East Central College came in at $5,568 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $7,680. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for amounted to $960 in-state and $960 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,608 | $6,720 |
| Fees | $960 | $960 |
| Total | $5,568 | $7,680 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does East Central College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how East Central College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, East Central College sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the East Central College Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at East Central College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,744 | $5,520 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,864 | $5,640 |
| One Year Ago | $4,176 | $6,096 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,608 | $6,720 |
The following chart shows how tuition at East Central College has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition went up 10.2%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $8,466 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 8.27%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $6,028. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 7.63%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $8,265.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,028 | $8,265 |
| In 2 Years | $6,526 | $8,895 |
| In 3 Years | $7,065 | $9,573 |
| In 4 Years | $7,648 | $10,303 |
| In 5 Years | $8,280 | $11,089 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $37,036, compared with about $27,267 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at East Central College, check out the East Central College Financial Aid page.
